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City centre buildings to be demolished today

ilpin Demolition will remove three empty buildings on New George Street in the West End of Pymouth

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by Neil Shaw

08:24, 8 Aug 2017

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City centre buildings are to be demolished today as part of a redevelopment which will see new homes and shops put in their place.

Gilpin Demolition will remove three empty buildings on New George Street in the West End of Pymouth today.

The demolition of numbers 109, 111 and 113 New George Street is the first movement in a plan to rebuild forlorn Colin Campbell Court.

The car park behind the buildings is to be redeveloped into a mixed use redevelopment with more than 300 homes around Colin Campbell Court.

Three buildings will be demolished off New George Street to make way for the Colin Campbell Court development

The plan also includes shops, cafes and studios, with car parking and "attractive public open space", reports plymouthherald .

It is envisaged that the new development will include four to six storey buildings, with the current car park transformed into a courtyard.

Leader of Plymouth City Council Ian Bowyer said: "We've come a long way with the project in a short time and I'm really excited to see work begin.

"When it is finished, Colin Campbell Court will bring a new lease of life to the West End and we as a council are immensely proud to have contributed to it."

Plymouth City Council said it aims to ensure as many parking spaces are available for as long as possible within Colin Campbell Court car park. The demolition site has been separated off.

It is anticipated that once the regeneration gets under way, the work will be carried out in phases to minimise the impact on parking availability in the area.

As part of the long-term regeneration of the area, the council said it is currently looking at opportunities to make more car parking available in the West End as well as creating "a more attractive environment".

The long-term aspiration aims to link the boulevard with the West End.

Artist's impression of the £40million Colin Campbell Court development

The city council said it will work closely with Gilpin to ensure residents and businesses most affected by the work are kept up to date with progress.

Gary Giles, director of Gilpin, said; "It's great to be part of Plymouth's ongoing regeneration programme.

"We know this is something that people have wanted to see and we are proud to be part of it."

The council said it is in discussions with funders and partners particularly those who are able to support affordable homes.